Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

LEAGUE TREATMENT CENTER; New York; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading treatment center in New York is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to work with special needs children in a therapeutic setting. This full-time position involves implementing therapy under supervision, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with families and other professionals. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Occupational Therapy and experience with special needs.

Benefits

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Experience with students with special needs preferred.
• Limited permit to work under a NYS Licensed Occupational Therapist.
• New Graduates welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Implement therapeutic program prescribed by the occupational therapist.
• Provide routine occupational therapy care and maintain documentation.
• Collaborate with disciplines for patient-centered care.

Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Documentation

Patient Care

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Seeking an experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant *(COTA)* to provide services to special needs children ages 2.9 - 5 in the Joan Fenichel Therapeutic Nursery. This is a full time position (5 days/week). The COTA will work under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. COTA will evaluate and provide therapy services to children with intellectual and developmental disabilities; keep up-to-date records, conduct assessments as needed and participate in team meetings and parent training.

*Responsibilities and Duties, included but not limited to:*

* Implement the therapeutic program prescribed by the occupational therapist.
* Provides routine occupational therapy care to students.
* Maintain proper documentation of evaluation, treatment sessions and progress of children.
* Carries out observations and assists OT in administering formal evaluations.
* Maintain communication with family members.
* Provide comprehensive treatment to students under supervision of Occupational Therapist
* Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
* Assist OT in determining extent to which goals and objectives are being met by collecting and maintaining data on individual student goals.
* Assist OT in formulating new goals based on data analysis.
* Constructs adaptive equipment, self-help devices as recommended by OT.

*Principal Qualifications:*
Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
Experience with students with special needs preferred.
Limited permit to work under a NYS Licensed Occupational Therapist.

New Graduates welcomed.

*EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $31.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Pediatrics
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday



Ability to Commute:
* Brooklyn, NY 11238 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Brooklyn, NY 11238: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person